
Productive Machines, a London, UK-based provider of autonomous milling optimization software, has secured a £510,000 investment.
Investors
The investment round was led by Digital Catapult, a deep tech innovation organization that accelerates the application of advanced technologies to create business value. They partner with government, industry, and academia to address key challenges and opportunities in the UK, removing barriers and de-risking innovation. As part of the Innovate UK-established Catapult Network, they help transform ideas into valuable products and services.
Productive Machines Use of Funds
The funding will enable Productive Machines to grow its customer base in the UK and Europe as well as expand to international markets.
About Productive Machines
Productive Machines is a deep tech software company that developed SenseNC™, an autonomous milling optimization software designed to improve milling processes for high-value, mission-critical components across the aerospace, automotive, and precision engineering sectors. The company’s SaaS solution streamlines machining operations by simulating and optimizing machine settings. Spun out from the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), its innovative software integrates directly with leading CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) platforms, including Siemens NX CAM and Mastercam.
Funding Details
Company: Productive Machines
Raised: £0.51M
Round: Convertible Loan Note
Funding Date: July 2025
Lead Investor: Digital Catapult
Additional Investors: Innovate UK
Company Website: https://productivemachines.co.uk/
Software Category: Manufacturing Optimization Software / CNC Optimization / Deep Tech / SaaS
Source: https://www.uktechnews.info/2025/07/29/productive-machines-secures-510k-investment-led-by-digital-catapult/